Childhood Cancer Protection in 2025
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Childhood cancer is a big health problem worldwide, and Southeast Asia is working hard to improve protection, early detection, and treatment. In 2025, Thailand and its neighboring countries are making great progress to help children with cancer get better care. The Problem of Childhood Cancer in Southeast Asia Every year, around 400,000 children worldwide are diagnosed with cancer, and about 61,000 of these cases happen in Southeast Asia. Sadly, nearly 45% of children in this region do not survive because of late diagnoses, limited treatment options, and weak healthcare systems. In richer countries, more than 85% of children with cancer survive. But in Southeast Asia, many cases are not even diagnosed, meaning children don’t get the help they need. The most common childhood cancers in the region are: Leukemia (blood cancer) Brain tumors Lymphoma (cancer of the immune system) Thailand’s Role in Fighting Childhood Cancer Thailand is a leader in healthcare and ...